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Exceptional F. & C. Osler Satin Cut Crystal Plafonnier with Faraday & Son Frame

Name: Exceptional F. & C. Osler Satin Cut Crystal Plafonnier with Faraday & Son Frame
Brand: F. & C. Osler
Rating: 5 (7 reviews)

$4,521.99

£3,250

€3,871.73

CA$6,228.82

A$6,309.46

CHF 3,622.76

MX$76,500.35

NOK 42,037.51

SEK 42,789.35

DKK 28,945.27

About the Item

Exceptional F. & C. Osler Satin Cut Crystal Plafonnier with Faraday & Son Reeded Brass Gallery IG221816 A rare and beautifully composed plafonnier by Faraday & Osler — the merged entity formed when Faraday & Son and F. & C. Osler combined their considerable manufacturing expertise in the early twentieth century. The fitting exemplifies precisely what that merger produced at its best: a deeply cut fully satin crystal bowl of Osler quality set within a reeded cast brass gallery of distinctly Faraday character. A fitting of genuine rarity and refinement. The Glass The bowl is executed in thick hand-cut crystal with a fully satin finish to both interior and exterior surfaces — an unusual treatment that sets this piece apart from the more typical gloss exterior / satin interior combination seen in earlier Osler production. The exterior is worked with a bold overlapping petal relief, each lobe generously scaled with a heart-form profile, deeply defined and cleanly resolved — a design of greater sculptural softness than the fan-cut and scallop patterns seen in earlier Osler output. The fully satin surface diffuses light with exceptional evenness from every angle, the relief reading in soft shadow relief across the bowl face when illuminated. When lit, the petal forms glow individually at their centres, the warm light pushing through the satin glass with a quality that is immediately distinguishable from pressed or moulded production. This is hand-cut crystal to a standard that no longer exists. The Frame The gallery is unmistakably Faraday & Son metalwork — the construction and decorative vocabulary a direct match for the metalwork produced by Faraday in the Edwardian period and into the merger era. The ring is built from reeded flat brass bar — multiple parallel reeded sections running horizontally around the ring — joined at intervals by X-crossing bar details where the suspension arms meet the ring face. At the four suspension points sit pilaster-form column mounts, each with a stepped capital and base, providing the structural bracket through which the suspension chains attach. At the midpoints between the pilasters, cast floral rosette medallions are applied to the ring face. The suspension chains are flat link with ball connector details at intervals, rising to a domed brass ceiling plate with a reeded outer band, the whole terminating in a cast brass suspension ring. The brasswork carries a deep naturally aged patina throughout — dark and warm with areas of colour typical of long-aged brass. Provenance The combination of F. & C. Osler satin cut crystal with Faraday metalwork is characteristic of production from the Faraday & Osler merged entity, where the glass expertise of Osler's Birmingham operation was combined with Faraday's established metalwork and electrical fitting manufacture. Fittings of this type — with identifiable Osler glass in Faraday frames — represent some of the most refined output of the merger period. Ideal For Principal reception rooms and drawing rooms Entrance halls and stairwells in period properties Country house and significant townhouse interiors Boutique hotels and heritage hospitality venues Luxury residential projects requiring a fitting of genuine provenance Technical Specification Maker Faraday & Osler — Faraday & Son frame with F. & C. Osler satin cut crystal bowl Origin England Era Edwardian / early merger period, circa 1910–1920 Stock No. To be confirmed Glass Bowl Diameter 406mm (16.0") Overall Diameter 457mm (18.0") Minimum Drop 800mm (31.5") Weight Approx. 6kg Bulb Holder Single E27 Edison screw (LED compatible) Material Fully satin hand-cut crystal bowl · Reeded cast brass ring gallery · Pilaster column mounts with cast floral rosettes · Flat link suspension chains with ball connectors · Domed brass ceiling plate Finish Naturally aged brass with deep warm patina · Fully satin crystal bowl in excellent order Condition Very good antique condition. Bowl free from chips or cracks. Gallery, suspension hardware and ceiling plate all original and intact. Wiring Professionally rewired and ready for installation. We supply worldwide and wire to local standards on request: UK — B22 or E27, wired to BS 7671 Europe — E27 configuration USA & Canada — E26 using UL-listed components where applicable Australia & New Zealand — local standard configuration Please advise destination country at point of order. Shipping Free UK mainland shipping. Worldwide shipping available — please enquire for a quote. All items are professionally packed and dispatched via DHL or specialist courier. All shipments are fully insured through Secursus.

Creator:
F. & C. Osler (Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 31.5 in (80 cm)Diameter: 18.12 in (46 cm)
Power Source:
Hardwired
Voltage:
110-150v,220-240v
Lampshade:
Included
Style:
Art Nouveau (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Brass,Crystal,Cut Glass,Silver Plate,Cast,Gilt,Hand-Crafted,Plated
Place of Origin:
United Kingdom
Period:
Early 20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1910
Condition:
Rewired: Professionally rewired and ready for installation. We supply worldwide and wire to local standards on request: UK — B22 or E27, wired to BS 7671 Europe — E27 configuration USA & Canada — E26 using UL-listed components where applicable Australia & Ne. Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Nottingham, GB
Reference Number:
Seller: IG2218161stDibs: LU7339250792572

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F. & C. Osler

British glassmakers F. & C. Osler redefined the art of cut-glass design in an era of Victorian luxury, refinement and grandeur.

The firm began in Birmingham in 1807 by Thomas Osler, who established his business making small glass ornaments and pieces for chandeliers. His sons, Follett and Clarkson Osler, joined the company and, in 1831, reorganized it as F. & C. Osler.

During the 1840s, F. & C. Osler expanded production to include the manufacture of chandeliers and glass furnishings, opening a second workshop in London in 1845. The company focused on producing large-scale designs, leading to the creation of one of their most famous pieces: the 27-foot-high, four-ton Crystal Fountain for London’s Great Exhibition in 1851. Another notable F. & C. Osler piece at the exhibition was a pair of eight-foot-high candelabras purchased by Prince Albert for Queen Victoria. Today, they are on display as part of the Royal Collection at Osborne House on the Isle of Wight.

The success of F. & C. Osler’s Crystal Fountain established the company’s reputation as one of the finest glassmakers of the 19th century. Wealthy clients coveted its cut-glass chandeliers, wall sconces, epergnes, candelabras and decorative centerpieces.

F. & C. Osler also received several important commissions. In 1856, F. & C. Osler designed a large chandelier for St. George’s Hall in Liverpool and a 36-light chandelier for London’s Mansion House. In 1858, they were asked to produce tableware for a banquet held by Queen Victoria at Aston Hall, in Birmingham. The Queen is said to have been so impressed with the glassware she asked permission to keep a champagne glass.

F. & C. Osler thrived throughout the late 19th century, experimenting with complex cut-glass motifs and expanding its successful export market to India. They became a favorite glassmaker for Indian royalty and aristocratic English ex-pats.

By the 1920s, demand for cut-glass products waned, and F. & C. Osler closed its Birmingham factory in 1922. The company remained in business, albeit on a much smaller scale, until 1976.

Today, F. & C. Osler remains a symbol of grand Victorian glassmaking and is sought by antique collectors and interior designers worldwide.

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Materials

Bronze, Nickel

Exceptional F. & C. Osler Satin Cut Crystal Plafonnier with Faraday & Son Frame

About the Item

F. & C. Osler

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